MOSAICS
In 2005 I visited the Vatican and notices large 'portraits' which lined the walls of Saint Peter's Basicilia. Upon closer scrutiny I realized these were not oil paintings as I assumed, but mosaics made with very tiny rocks and glass. I instantly knew that I wanted to use this technique but would use hand dyed cotton fabrics instead of glass.
The fabric was cut into 3/16" squares. With this small size, I was able to create details, contours and shadowing and still keep the art to a reasonable size. From the distance, I have created a painter's translation of the original photograph but as you approach the art work, you realize it is made of separate and distinct squares.
The fabric was cut into 3/16" squares. With this small size, I was able to create details, contours and shadowing and still keep the art to a reasonable size. From the distance, I have created a painter's translation of the original photograph but as you approach the art work, you realize it is made of separate and distinct squares.
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DOUBLE EXPOSURE Front and Back Sides 52" x 18"
MAGNOLIA 35" x 35"
NINE SQUARES IN FOUR 30" x 30"
KNOT NUDE 24" x 12"
JOHN'S HEAD 60" x 30"
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SORROW 68" x 45"
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AFTER THE MAGNOLIA 56" x 36"
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CIRCLE PACKING 48" x 48" with details
GRID 9" x 8"